Packing Assistance and Moving Boxes Melbourne

How can we help with packing and boxes?

Running out of time to pack for your big move? Feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start? We’re here to help. Our friendly team of home removal specialists are experts in wrapping and packing goods to be moved safely. We’re even able to supply the moving boxes and packaging material, so you don’t have to worry about a thing.

About our packing and packing boxes

We want to make things as easy as possible for you during your move; that’s why we offer a flexible arrangement on our packing services. You can help as little or as much as you like and you’ll only be billed for the time it takes to get you packed and ready to move. We also offer a full-range of removal boxes and packaging material. Our moving boxes are made from 100% recycled cardboard and we encourage the re-use with our boxes. You can save money and cut the wastage during your move simply by letting us buy our packing boxes back from you when you’re done with them. We even offer free collection within a 25km radius of the Melbourne CBD.

Our Rates

1 Home Move Packer

$80

per hour

2 Home Move Packer

$160

per hour

3 Home Move Packer

you get the idea

$240

per hour

Boxes &
Packaging

  • Sturdy and reliable
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Great value
  • Made from recycled material
  • Save with our Box Buy
  • Back arrangement

Our
Team

  • Friendly and professional
  • Expert experience
  • Melbourne locals
  • We treat your stuff like it’s our own
  • Flexible, Trustworthy
  • Happy to help

Packing Assistance FAQs

  • Can you hire someone to unpack?

    A full-service mover will usually offer unpacking services and you only need to guide them with where you want things to go.  HomeMove Packers will not only unpack your things for you: If you buy your boxes from them they will also buy the boxes back and take them away free of charge.  You are free to relax and enjoy your new space.  

  • Do Melbourne movers disassemble beds?

    Some Melbourne movers will disassemble your bed for you.  HomeMove’s Home-Heroes carry basic tools and are happy to take apart and put back together beds, shelving, or any similar items.

  • Do Melbourne movers pack clothes?

    Absolutely!  Aside from hazardous materials like nail polish or paint thinner, there is almost nothing our HomeMove packers won’t pack for you.

  • Do Melbourne movers pack your stuff?

    A full-service removalist will pack all your belongings. HomeMove packing experts have been moving Melbourners for years and will show up at your home with all the boxes and packing materials necessary to pack up your belongings for a seamless move.  If you want to save a bit of money, you can even help our packers to get the job done sooner –  you’ll only be billed for the time it takes to get you packed and ready to move.

  • Do removalists pack for you?

    Many removalists offer packing services.  HomeMove specialists are packing experts and come equipped with all the boxes and packing materials necessary to pack up your whole house or apartment.   

  • How do I prepare my house for a packer?

    Here are some tips to prepare your house for a packer:

    • Organize and label rooms
    • Clean and organize. Things like dishes and laundry are much easier to move when they are cleaned and sorted. Label delicate and high-value items to give packers a heads up.
    • Declutter as much as possible and keep tables and counters clear. Packing moves much faster if the team has clean and open surfaces to work on.
    • Round up anything you want to donate or throw away and label these with a “Do Not Move” sign.
  • How long does it take to pack a 3 bedroom house?

    If you do the packing yourself, it could take 3-5 days.
    A team of 3 HomeMove removal specialists can pack a  3-bedroom house in 7-9 hours. 

  • How much does it cost to pack a 3 bedroom house?

    It will cost around $1170-1560 (crew of 3) to pack a 3 bedroom house.   

  • How much does packing a house cost in Melbourne?

    $390-780 for a 2 bedroom house (crew of 2, 3-6 hours)
    $1170-1560 for a 3 bedroom house (crew of 3, 6-8 hours)
    $1560-1950 for a 4 bedroom house (crew of 3, 8-10 hours) 

    HomeMove customers also have the option of helping our packers to get the job done even faster: the sooner it’s finished, the lower your bill.  

  • How much does packing cost?

    HomeMove packers are $80 per hour per packer (weekday).

  • Is it worth paying for packing when moving in Melbourne?

    Moving can be a stressful and overwhelming undertaking.  You can alleviate a lot of that stress and make things easier on yourself by outsourcing this task to experienced removalists.  With HomeMove, you also have the option of working with the packers as much or as little as you want.  

  • What do removalists pack?

    Full-service movers will pack your entire apartment or home for you.  The only exceptions are any potentially hazardous materials.  This includes: 

    • Nail polish remover
    • Gasoline
    • Paints and paint thinners
    • Lighter fluid
    • Matches
    • Propane tanks
    • Paint thinners 
    • Gasoline
    • Fireworks
  • What does full packing service mean?

    Full packing service typically includes: 

    • Supplying all packing materials and supplies.
    • Packing up your belongings. 
    • Furniture disassembly and reassembly.
    • Unpacking.  
    • Disposal of packing materials.   
  • What will Melbourne movers not pack?

    A full-service removalist will pack everything with the exception of potentially hazardous materials.  This includes: 

    • Nail polish remover
    • Gasoline
    • Paints and paint thinners
    • Lighter fluid
    • Matches
    • Propane tanks
    • Paint thinners 
    • Gasoline
    • Fireworks

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